He just got two little teeth recently.I'm scared sometimes to feed him becayse he bites my nipple and it's very sore.Help please!
2007-08-13 04:47:52 · 15 answers · asked by assertive5 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Don't listen to that... Plenty of people breastfeed well into the first year and that's perfectly fine. Especially when the baby refuses formula! There's no other way to feed them! That's how my daughter way... You just have to work with him. It'll be trying but if every time he does it, you give him a stern "no biting" and only try to feed him when he's really hungry and not bored, eventually, you'll get through it. I'd really suggest going to the La Leche League website and finding your local chapter. You can email or call them or even meet in person so an expert can help you figure it out. Good luck!
Oh, here's that website:
http://www.lalecheleague.org/
2007-08-13 04:59:15 · answer #1 · answered by meeohmi 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You do NOT have to stop just because your LO has teeth.. these are new to him and he's learning how to use them.
However, it is physically impossible for him to bite you while he's latched correctly, so if you really pay attention while nursing him you may feel the latch become shallow or otherwise change just before he bites. Slide a finger into the side of his mouth to break the suction and unlatch him. Say quietly but firmly something along the lines of "That hurts mommy, do not bite" or "If you bite, you can't nurse. That hurts mommy" and latch him on again. If he bites again, end the session. He'll eventually understand that biting = no nursing. Don't worry, you won't be starving him. Since he can't bite while properly latched, he can't bite while actively nursing. Biting usually happens towards the end of a breastfeeding session.
If he's biting during the beginning, he may still be teething and is trying to get relief. Try giving him a frozen washcloth or chill teether about 10 minutes before nursing, or Tylenol or Hylands Teeth Tablets about 30 minutes before to relieve his pain. DO NOT GIVE ORAJEL! This doesn't last very long to numb the pain but will numb his mouth and tongue in a way that may make it difficult/impossible for him to latch correctly and swallow.
Don't worry, tons of mom's go through this. Check out the link below and the message boards on that site (located on the left-hand side of the screen)
2007-08-13 11:42:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have three sons who were all breastfed on demand and weaned themselves off at around 18 months.Took a number of months before they finally took their last feed.I found biting was a sign of teething and dealt with it as such rather than naughtiness.To comfort your baby and reduce the desire to chew on or bite your breast, give them something cold and wet to chew on for a few minutes before breastfeeding. A clean, wet cloth from the refrigerator will work well for this purpose or a cold teething ring. The cold will help numb painful gums and may give relief throughout the feeding.
2007-08-13 10:11:12 · answer #3 · answered by Misty Blue 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My 8 month old is doing this - it really hurts.
You don't have to stop when they have teeth!!!
The best thing to do is when he bites you, take him off the breast, put him down and walk away. Come back a few minutes later and put him back on.
They soon learn that biting interrupts their feed - and thats not what they want at all!!!
2007-08-13 05:55:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when my first two starting biting, i stopped feeding. right now my 6 month old is doing this and just started growing in his first tooth. keep in mind, he will not SOON get the point. this requires alot of patience and sore nipples from you. it can take even a few weeks for him to get the point. put yes, only feed him when nothing else will calm him and you KNOW he is very hungry. when he bits, pull him off immediately. i'm trying to continue breastfeeding, but we shall see howlong this lasts.
good luck
2007-08-13 05:33:29 · answer #5 · answered by Isabella S 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My son is 7 1/2 mo and has bitten me twice. He loves his booby too much to continue biting. LOL Those 2x were the same day, but once he realized that the boob got put away when he bit he stopped.
2007-08-13 05:38:13 · answer #6 · answered by jennifer_elaine83 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With my daughter, when she bit me, I pulled her off the breast, said, "No. We don't bite Mommy!" and sat her on the floor for a second. Then I let her nurse again. If she bit again, I did the same thing. Third time, and breastfeeding time was over for that session. It took her only a few days to "get" it.
2016-05-21 06:24:31 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When he does or before he does tell him not to bite. When he does pull away and say no very sternly "Do not bite" then go back to feeding. Every time he does it do the same thing. If it is unpleasant every time he will associated biting with being pulled away and being talked stern to.
2007-08-13 05:02:53 · answer #8 · answered by Jenn 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I read somewhere that everytime he bites, to take him off your nipple for a few seconds, then replace. he'll soon learn that biting means no milk.
I dunno if this is very healthy for the baby if it doesn't learn quickly or anything. I'd speak to your Dr or Health Visitor first.
2007-08-13 22:13:31 · answer #9 · answered by adayinjanuary 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As soon as he bites, stick your pinky finger in the side of his mouth to unlatch and start again. keep doing it if he keeps biting, he'll soon get the point.
hope this helps! x
2007-08-13 05:25:43 · answer #10 · answered by wee_reenie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋